November 27, 2009, 1:44PM

BIRCH RUN and SAGINAW COUNTY, Michigan — A one-day H1N1 flu vaccine clinic will be held at the following Meijer Pharmacies in Saginaw and Birch Run from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on three consecutive dates: Nov. 30: 9515 Birch Run Road, Birch Run. Dec. 1: 3360 Tittabawassee Road, Saginaw. Dec.2: 8400 Gratiot Road, Saginaw. The vaccine is being provided at... Full story »

November 27, 2009, 12:07PM

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Michigan — At a mere 38 years old, Goodrich mom Amy Aylmer has put more hard miles on her body than most people will in an entire lifetime. The marathon runner averages 30-40 training miles each week plus daily swims. In the 10 years since her youngest of three children was born, she’s run 14 full... Full story »

November 27, 2009, 9:57AM

Grand Blanc 6th grader Emma Hudson, 11, was diagnosed with leukemia in October 2009. She needs a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible.GRAND BLANC, Michigan — The friends and family of Grand Blanc sixth grader Emma Hudson are asking kids to join "Dancing For Emma" on Dec. 21 at Grand Blanc West Middle School.Emma, 11, was diagnosed in... Full story »

November 25, 2009, 11:43AM

ANN ARBOR, Michigan — The Ecology Center's latest testing of children's toys and apparel is still finding lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic and other harmful chemicals in items on store shelves.For the past two years the annual toy test results have been available online in time for holiday shopping at HealthyToys.org. The site has been renamed and redesigned this year at... Full story »

November 25, 2009, 8:47AM

MORRICE, Michigan — The American Red Cross will hold a special blood drive from noon to 5:45 p.m. Nov. 27 at the Morrice Community Senior Center, 101 W. Mason, to honor retired state police officer and volunteer Carl Lewis.Lewis was diagnosed with leukemia in July 2009. His treatment has included transfusions of blood and platelets from volunteer blood donors.Donor Recruitment... Full story »

November 24, 2009, 7:37AM

LANSING, Michigan — It appears some pharmacies may be making a profit off the H1N1 flu pandemic, at consumers' expense. State Attorney General Mike Cox announced Monday that an undercover survey showed significant price variations at pharmacies across the state for the H1N1 anti-viral drug Tamiflu.The investigators checked the price of liquid Tamiflu, commonly used to treat children, at 50... Full story »

November 23, 2009, 10:08AM

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan — Here's the latest list of H1n1 vaccine clinics in Genesee County. All are held on a walk-in basis from 4-6 p.m. unless otherwise noted: The vaccine will be provided only to the following priority groups until the Centers For Disease Control announce a change in guidelines to offer it to the general public: School-located clinics are... Full story »

November 19, 2009, 4:20PM

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- Public health officials say a Genesee County woman in her 50s died last week from illness associated with the H1N1 influenza virus. Michigan has had at least 37 deaths associated with the virus since Sept. 1, 2009. The woman had pre-existing health conditions that put her at high risk for complications from influenza, said Genesee... Full story »

November 18, 2009, 4:00PM

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan — Genesee County’s public health officials are calling out for residents to join the American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout tomorrow. The event happens on the third Thursday of November each year as a way to help people quit using tobacco products for at least one day, inhopes they’ll continue and quit for good. “The physical effects of... Full story »

November 18, 2009, 8:51AM

DAVISON, Michigan — Public health workers will hold the next scheduled public H1N1 flu vaccine clinic from 4-6 p.m. tomorrow at Davison Middle School, 600 S. Dayton St., Davison. The clinics are being held at school sites around the county as a convenience to residents, and are open to everyone who meets the priority group guidelines.Residents are asked not to... Full story »

November 17, 2009, 4:20PM

MICHIGAN — Did you know sheep grow two teeth a year until they have eight? That cows are like snowflakes — no two have exactly the same pattern of spots? Or that turkeys have been around for more than 10 million years? Just ask a Michigan farmer. You’ll get the answers — and you might even win a year’s... Full story »

November 17, 2009, 1:45PM

FLINT and SAGINAW, Michigan — Forget the coney dogs and burgers. A study by the world’s largest producer of fresh fruits and vegetables suggests Flint residents may actually prefer salad. That’s the word from an internal study done by Dole Fresh Vegetables, which surveyed in-store buying habits and in-home consumption trends of prepackaged salad consumers throughout the US and Canada. The... Full story »

November 17, 2009, 8:21AM

MICHIGAN — Anyone who’s lost their job can get help losing pounds for the holidays, with a special offer from Medical Weight Loss Clinic. Anyone currently unemployed can come in to any of MWLC’s 32 Michigan locations or two Ohio locations to sign up for a free program to lose up to 30 pounds. The free program includes one-on-one counseling, a... Full story »

November 16, 2009, 12:06PM

FLINT, Michigan — It seems like such a little thing: a mom sitting on the sidelines, watching her son's after-school karate class. But for Flint mom Vanche Lee, 39, it's everything. Just six months ago, Lee's son Stefan, 13, wouldn't have been able to look up and see her sitting there among the other proud moms.She would've been lying in... Full story »

November 13, 2009, 4:11AM

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan — Here's a list of the latest free H1N1 vaccine clinics, as well as some helpful tips for dealing with H1N1 flu: Upcoming free H1N1 vaccine clinics: Vaccines will only be provided to the following priority groups: Additional clinics will be scheduled as supply allows. Children under 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.... Full story »